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In New Zealand, vehicle registration plates (usually called number plates) contain up to six alphanumeric characters, depending on the type of vehicle and the date of registration.
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Cars owned by the government have special number plates, some also have a crown and symbols. For official visits to Australia, special plates are often put over the top of normal "Z" plates, depicting the Australian Coat of Arms and, in red "Visit to Australia" with a numeral.
Ordinary number plates are the plates you’re most likely to see on New Zealand roads. They are issued in sequence using a set of unique alphanumeric characters. People cannot choose which set of characters are issued to their vehicle unless they buy a personalised plate.
Find out about how number plates evolved, the different types plates and what you won't find on them.
Over the past year, more cars are appearing with number plates starting with the letter Z, something rarely seen on our shores. The plates starting with ZAA and up to ZBB are now being sold...
2 maj 2021 · Plates beginning with DC, DCC, FC and FCC were reserved for vehicles belonging to embassies, consulates, and high commissions, while CC, CCC, CR and CROWN were reserved for ministerial cars.
